Talent Development: From Soup to Nuts

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Talent Development: From Soup to Nuts How to Develop Leaders for Better Business Results Presented by: Philicia Weaver, Organizational Development Manager at Blout International, Inc. These days, most organizations offer some form of leadership development program designed to nurture its rising stars, and with good reason… high-achieving individuals can have an enormous impact on business results. So, why do companies so often end up with a shortfall in their talent pipeline? And what distinguishes organizations that have had success in developing talent internally? This session will examine current practices in talent development to identify what works (and what does not). Attendees will learn: • How to do a needs analysis to make sure you're targeting the right skills • Three development strategies (it's not just about training anymore!) • Better methods to evaluate whether you've been successful, and most importantly. . .how to sustain development, so it's not just another flavor-of-the-month About the Presenter: Philicia Weaver is a seasoned learning & organizational development professional with over 10 years experience in the field. Her background includes working within diverse industries including financial services, education, and manufacturing. She is certified in many personality and talent assessment/development tools, and is a Six Sigma Green Belt, who holds a MBA from Iowa State University, and has studied Organizational and Adult Learning at Drake University. She is a dynamic trainer and leadership coach, and has facilitated many highly successful leadership development programs.